In the wake of increased ambushes on police officers, a Georgia state senator is pushing for legislation to make it easier to track and catch accused cop killers.
The 'Blue Alert' system is slowly being proposed in states across the nation (Texas, Florida, and Oklahoma have already enacted similar legislation), and would broadcast a message alerting the public of wanted criminals who have killed or wounded on-duty officers. But would it really make catching these criminals that much easier? ... Full story

Among many difficult assignments police officers are given over the course of their careers, testifying in court can be one of the most stressful. All law enforcement officers — regardless of their rank or assignments — are going to find themselves testifying on the witness stand at some point. You'll be surprised at how simple and easy it can be to reduce stress when you're called to testify ... Full column

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On February 18, Joseph Stack killed himself and an IRS employee when he crashed a plane a building that houses the criminal investigations division of the IRS in Austin, Texas. Yet, DHS won't call it terrorism. What do you think? ... Speak out now

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